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Rittman Family History

Rittman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rittmann: topographic name for someone who lived among reeds from Middle High German riet (ritt) ‘reed’ + man ‘man’.

Topographic name for someone who lived in a woodland clearing Middle High German riute.

From a personal name based on ancient Germanic rīd ‘ride’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rittman family from?

You can see how Rittman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rittman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rittman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Rittman families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rittman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rittman families in 1891.
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What did your Rittman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printers Warehouseman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rittman. 50% of Rittman men worked as a Printers Warehouseman and 90% of Rittman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rittman were Bricklayer and Retired.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Printers Warehouseman
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Retired
    10%

What Rittman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rittman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rittman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 438 immigration records available for the last name Rittman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 635 military records available for the last name Rittman. For the veterans among your Rittman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rittman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rittman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rittman in 1956 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rittman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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